Lucas Herbert storms to British Open lead

Key Points:

• Lucas Herbert, a 30-year-old Australian and LIV Golf player, nearly broke the major championship record for lowest score with a remarkable 8-under-par 62 in the second round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing just short after a bogey on the 18th hole.
• Herbert's round included nine birdies and a front nine score of 28, tying a major championship record, but missed a crucial four-foot par putt on the last hole that would have set a new record at 61.
• Shortly after Herbert finished, Sam Burns also shot a 62, highlighted by a dramatic bunker shot birdie on the 18th, moving him into contention despite starting the day 3-over par.
• Herbert expressed mixed emotions, feeling both pride for joining the list of players with 62s in majors and disappointment for missing the record, while peers like Cam Smith and Adam Scott praised his confidence and suitability for links golf.
• This British Open marks Herbert’s 18th major, with his best previous finish being tied for 13th, and he has shown strong form in 2024 with one win and multiple top-10 finishes on the LIV Golf circuit.